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The Council extended the mandate of the EU Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform (EUAM) in Ukraine until 31 May 2027.

The Council adopted an implementing decision giving a positive assessment to the ‘Ukraine Plan’, thereby paving the way for the disbursement of regular payments under the Ukraine Facility, subject to the implementation of the agreed reform and investments.

The Council prolonged the mandate of the EU Training Mission in Mozambique, until 30 June 2026, and decided to change its strategic objectives, and rename it as EU Military Assistance Mission - EUMAM Mozambique – as of 1 September 2024.

The Council broadened the scope of the EU framework for restrictive measures in view of Iran’s military support of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, so as to cover both drones and  missiles, as well as the Iranian drone and missile programme’s support for armed groups and entities in the Middle-East and the Red Sea region.

Press briefing ahead of the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Councils (Telecommunications) will take place on Wednesday 15 May 2024 at 16.30.

The Council has approved conclusions on ways to support influencers as online content creators in the EU.

Greek startups and SMEs in life sciences, healthcare and sustainability will gain better access to investment finance under a new equity agreement managed by the EIF arm of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group. Under the accord, the EIF has been entrusted to manage €200 million of EU Cohesion Policy Funds and national resources that will provide equity financing for risk finance investments in the country.

European Commission Speech Brussels, 14 May 2024 Ladies and gentlemen, colleagues, friends, Thank you for being here today. Three years ago, Europe's Beating Cancer Plan began as a blueprint for action. Its go...

The Eurovision debate between the lead candidates for the Commission presidency will take place on Thursday 23 May from 15.00-16.45 in Parliament’s plenary chamber in Brussels. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP